Ingredients
• 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced
• ½ cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds or cumin seeds (optional but great)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or dill, chopped
👉 Optional add-ins: garlic slices, turmeric pinch, oregano
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👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Vegetables
• Slice cucumbers into thin rounds
• Slice onion and bell pepper thinly
• Place everything into a clean glass jar or bowl
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2️⃣ Make the Pickling Liquid
In a small bowl, whisk together:
• Vinegar
• Water
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Red pepper flakes
• Seeds (if using)
Taste it — it should be tangy but balanced. Adjust salt if needed.
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3️⃣ Combine
• Pour the liquid over the vegetables
• Press down so everything is submerged
• Add herbs on top
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4️⃣ Rest & Chill
• Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour
• Best flavor after 6–12 hours
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🕒 Storage
• Keeps 5–7 days in the fridge
• Flavor gets better each day
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🍽 How to Serve
• As a side salad
• On grilled chicken or fish
• In wraps or sandwiches
• Straight from the jar 😄